Avengers: Endgame

"Understatement of the year: Avengers: Endgame has a ton to live up to. The results are both a victory lap and unexpected nostalgia trip for a series of films that have dominated multiplexes over the past decade, all taking place in the shadow of immense failure, pain, and personal loss. And that’s just the immediate aftermath of Infinity War—once Endgame takes the audience to the logical conclusion of Thanos’ actions from the preceding film, all bets are off, with surprising moments popping up frequently (especially given how most of what we’ve seen in trailers takes place inside the epically long film’s first 15 minutes)."

"After more than a decade of blockbusters, the current incarnation of the Marvel Cinematic Universe concludes with an epic that encompasses much, most of it worthwhile. It's not unexpected, but it’s effective for fans."

"It’s true to its name as a stunning final chapter in a narrative that Marvel has built over 11 years."

"“Endgame” isn’t exactly a do-over, but it builds to an infinitely more satisfying conclusion."

"The final film in this long segment of the Avengers saga is thrilling and, yes, genuinely moving."

"The juggling of the ensemble and tones is again masterful, and the ending – or rather endings, for there are several, all of them earned – prove there were indeed real consequences to Thanos’ Snap."

"“Endgame” is a monument to adequacy, a fitting capstone to an enterprise that figured out how to be good enough for enough people enough of the time."

"An irresistible blend of action and comedy, guaranteeing a sugar rush of delirious enjoyment of its many pleasures."

"I really didn't see how any film could wrap up this decade-long series in a way that was dramatically satisfying, while still giving us a reason to come back for more."

"The entire three hour runtime, more than anything, is full to its bulging seams with so much fan loyalty and so much love."

"Avengers: Endgame is an ending of sorts, but what an ending it is."